Singel 462, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

This hotel is right in the middle of Amsterdam. You're two minutes walk from Dam square and everything is accessible. There's a super market two doors away to right to the hotel. Only problem is, they do not have a lift. If you have room at on the 3rd or 4th floor, good luck, the stairs are really steep and they spiral.

We were a little nervous after reading some reviews for this hotel. Don't be, the hotel was ideally situated, in walking distance of the centre and all the main shopping streets. Clean, friendly staff, lovely breakfast, and reasonably priced for Amsterdam prices. I would highly recommend!

clean, but rooms are very small wi-fi not working properly, is perfect is someone want to stay in center amsterdam near bars and restaurants, canals area, and 20 minutes walk from the museum and not too far from the red lights district

There are obvious + and - to staying at this hotel. The - are, the room I had which was court yard facing needed a bit of an update, it look tired and shabby and I'm almost certain I was bitten by bed mites. The room was not ready - beds left unmade from previous guest despite my arrival after the 3pm check in - although this was quickly rectified when raised with the worker on reception. I can confirm the constant drone/resonance of house music from the club situated next door (Saturday 8pm to just before 5am). The building is traditional Dutch style narrow and step stairs. The + are, the location is great easy walking distance to almost everywhere. The Staff within the hotel are warm and friendly without being overbearing. The breakfast is really good quality/value bearing in mind its included within cost of the room (bacon and scrambled egg was my personal fav). Well stocked supermarket at the bottom of the street. All in all this as I said has +sides and -sides which is why its rated average, but realistically who goes to Amsterdam to sit in their hotel room for anything other than sleep and to freshen up. If you want cheap and cheerful with a quirky stair case and character then this is for you. If on the other hand you want Hilton standards for B&B prices, keep looking.

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Gaye WAmsterdamGroup of friendsMay 2013Easytobook.com traveller

"Good Value Hotel"

We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights over Queen's day period with another couple. Because we booked eary, we got a really good rate. It's in a good location. Cannot fault the cleanliness & rooms. Our only dissatisfaction was that not all the staff were friendly. The ones that were could not be more helpful. Breakfast was a bit hit & miss, but they blamed Queen's day for no deliveries. There was also a loud disco next door that kept us awake one night, but it was quiet the other 3 nights. We would definitley stay here again & would recommend this hotel if you get it at a good price.

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Fiona TAmsterdamSpouse/partnerJanuary 2013Easytobook.com traveller

"hotel Agora"

We enjoyed our short break at this hotel. the first room we were given was up four narrow flights of stairs. The room itself was small and the bathroom was outside the room. I went down to reception to ask if there was any chance of having a room lower down in the hotel and was immediately given a bigger room with en suite four steps up. The guy at reception could not have been more helpful. it was a bit of a shame that the hotel was undergoing renovations so the lounge and dining space was limited, but it is the early quiet season in Amsterdam and I'm sure the improvements will be worth the wait. All in all I would recommend this hotel, if for nothing else the excellent location within the city. There are good tram links, a large supermarket on the corner and most attractions are easily reached either on foot or by tram. We will be back here, but will make sure we contact the owners to arrange for the same room, as suggested by the guy in reception.

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Philipp WAmsterdamSeptember 2012Easytobook.com traveller

"Very nice staff, great location, but.."

The people we met, have been very nice an the hotel is located in the middle of Life in Amsterdam, wich is great, but: It is very loud, we could here our neighbour on the toilet :-) The rooms are old and a bit too worn and shabby. The breakfast was not what we expected for a Room of up to 150€ per night. Nice stay for a backpacker, not realy for someone, that wants an "uptodate-Hotel"

I was really pleased with staff service. They were really friendly and helpful. The Hotel itself is old, but rooms are cleaned and are well looked after. Many people complain about the breakfast, but it was not too bad, well, it did fill me up!!! In the end of the day most people come to enjoy Amsterdam and only sleep in their rooms and therefore it’s perfect for that!!! Rooms are cleaned every day!!! Location is perfect, nice clean and welcoming place!!!! I had a good time!!!! But if you guys want something five star , do not expect it in this hotel, but if u want a nice, tidy and comfortable place to sleep and have a wash, for reasonably cheap price and great location, this is the place for you.

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Heather LAmsterdamSpouse/partnerAugust 2012Easytobook.com traveller

"cheap but cheerful.x"

My stay at hotel agora was perfect. I was on a tight budget with my boyfriend visiting Amsterdam and all it had to offer. We selected it because it offered breakfast, has wifi, has an en suit and the location is extremely central to all the attractions. Ok it furniture looked at like it was from your nans home and the TV you probably had as a teenager but it was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was small but perfectly formed, and the staff were helpful and polite. You are given a card key to let you in any doors leading to your room including the outside door so you can gain entry any time day or night, if you are more of a night owl there is no worry you may be locked out. Breakfast is served at reasonable times half 7 till ten and consists of the basics, cereals, toast, a selection of teas and coffee, juice, jam, cheese and Ham. Some fruit and eggs also. There are plentiful cafes near by (practically next door) if you preference a full English. It wasnt quiet the view over lokking the courtyard they'd made outit to be but In my opoinin if you are a young couple on a budget, it is just perfect. I truly enjoyed my stay. X

"The staff at the hotel were very friendly and approachable and there was..."

Pros: The staff at the hotel were very friendly and approachable and there was always someone there if we needed anything. we were very impressed that the safe in the room was free! the location was great and was a good base to start from. we didn't use public transport once and managed to get to everywhere we wanted to within a 15 minute walk.
Cons: Although the room was clean it was tired looking. in our 3 night/4 day stay our room was not cleaned once. now i'm not expecting them to come in and do a full blown polish and hoover but the bins were overflowing by the time we'd left and we'd had to get some new toilet roll from a cupboard on the landing when ours ran out. this may have been due to the fact that we stayed over new years eve and the cleaner was on holiday etc but it wasn't very good. the breakfast was also awful! the first day we went down there were no knives so i had to spread my butter and jam with a teaspoon. the only fruit that was there were a load of apples, there were only two types of cereals, brown or white bread with an incredibly slow toaster and some small fruit pastries. we skipped it the 2nd day and then on the 3rd day we tried again and there was no fruit, no pastries and this time there were knives but no tea spoons! if you're going to book this hotel don't expect the ritz and i wouldn't bother with the breakfast, but it really is a great base and the staff were lovely so if you're not looking for much and aren't planning on staying indoors much then go for it!

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AnonymousJapanGroup of friendsJanuary 2011Easytobook.com traveller

"Unfortunately, we could not have any positive points, sorry"

Pros: Unfortunately, we could not have any positive points, sorry.
Cons: When we need to ask something to the staff, noboday at the reception. moreover, at the morning we could not eat breakfast because noboday was in the reception, even the cafe space was locked!

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AnonymousJapanSpouse/partnerDecember 2010Easytobook.com traveller

"It was my second time to stay hotel agora"

Pros: It was my second time to stay hotel agora. i like non-canal view room. canal view is so nice but sometimes noizy at night especially on weekend.

Hotel Agora Amsterdam is conveniently located in a renovated canal house which dates back to 1735. The building is situated on the Singel in the city centre of Amsterdam, next to the flower market and near the city’s main squares: Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein and Dam Square. You can find many of the sights that Amsterdam has to offer, such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh museum, the Amsterdam Hermitage and the Anne Frank House, within walking distance of the hotel.

Agora Hotel is the perfect starting point to enjoy a pleasant evening in the well-known Amsterdam night life or to go shopping in the main shopping streets. From simple to elegant shops, flea markets to antique shops, they can all be easily reached from the Hotel Agora Amsterdam. This hotel is well known for its friendly and helpful staff and they are ready to help you with all your questions and wish you an unforgettable stay in Amsterdam.

The hotel rooms are comfortably decorated and equipped with a telephone, safe, radio and cable television. Hotel Agora Amsterdam has rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Furthermore, a number of rooms have a lovely view on the Singel, one of the most beautiful and renowned canals in Amsterdam. Other rooms overlook the terrace/courtyard. Also, the hotel has a breakfast room, a lobby and a garden, which is a nice terrace during the summer.

This hotel on the Singel in the city centre, is next to the flower market, near Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein and Dam Square.

Hotel Agora Amsterdam is conveniently located in a renovated canal house which dates back to 1735. The building is situated on the Singel in the city centre of Amsterdam, next to the flower market and near the city’s main squares: Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein and Dam Square. You can find many of the sights that Amsterdam has to offer, such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh museum, the Amsterdam Hermitage and the Anne Frank House, within walking distance of the hotel.

Agora Hotel is the perfect starting point to enjoy a pleasant evening in the well-known Amsterdam night life or to go shopping in the main shopping streets. From simple to elegant shops, flea markets to antique shops, they can all be easily reached from the Hotel Agora Amsterdam. This hotel is well known for its friendly and helpful staff and they are ready to help you with all your questions and wish you an unforgettable stay in Amsterdam.

The hotel rooms are comfortably decorated and equipped with a telephone, safe, radio and cable television. Hotel Agora Amsterdam has rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Furthermore, a number of rooms have a lovely view on the Singel, one of the most beautiful and renowned canals in Amsterdam. Other rooms overlook the terrace/courtyard. Also, the hotel has a breakfast room, a lobby and a garden, which is a nice terrace during the summer.

The hotel is located in the heart of Amsterdam's city centre. The bustling area in which the hotel is situated, forms a good picture of the life of the people in Amsterdam, but may also cause some noise. The rooms with a view on the court are the most quiet rooms.